Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, through its Office of Outreach Activities, has announced the admissions for the second cycle of its Online Postgraduate Programs.The second admission cycle will offer up to nine Senate-approved programs across disciplines. The M.Tech (Online) programs include Wireless Networks & Machine Learning, RF Engineering, Microelectronics & VLSI, Construction Engineering & Project Management, Sustainable Energy Technologies, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Smart Grid.In addition, IIT-K will offer MSc (online) program in Economics & Data Analytics and PG Diploma (Online) in Cyber Security. The M.Tech and M.Sc programs are structured to be completed within two to four years, while the PG Diploma program can be completed within one to two years.Professor-in-Charge of the office of outreach activities at IIT-K Prof Vimal Kumar highlighted the institute’s vision for flexible, future-focused education. He noted that the second cycle of admissions introduces an expanded portfolio of programs that enables learners to pursue flexible online education while gaining access to world-class academic expertise. These programs are designed to help learners strengthen their technical capabilities, broaden their perspectives, and prepare themselves for leadership roles in critical and emerging sectors.The programs are open to both working professionals and fresh graduates alike. To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum CPI of 5.5 or 55% marks in their qualifying degree. Admissions will be considered through valid national-level examination scores, such as GATE or JAM, meeting department-specific cut-offs, or through IIT-K’s online entrance test. The requirement for the online entrance test may be waived for professionals with five or more years of relevant experience. Candidates who are nominated or sponsored by government or defense organizations are also eligible for this exemption, reflecting IIT Kanpur’s commitment to make advanced education more accessible to experienced professionals.Applications for admissions are expected to open soon, with classes scheduled to commence in Sept. Applicants may visit the official website, https://online.iitk.ac.in/, for details.
